Enrollment
619
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 360015205826
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies — Brooklyn, NY
Federal NCES profile for Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies reports 619 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% above the New York average and 39% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 28% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 80% in New York — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
54.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
Enrollment 619 Top 76% in New York — larger than 24% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.8% +28% vs state
NCES ID 360015205826
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Asian 13.2%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.1%
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
How many students attend Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies has 619 students enrolled. It is a high school in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies is 13.8:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
71.8% of students at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
The largest demographic group at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies is White at 55.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.